Fair Board Seeking New Member11/07/11- The Marion County Fair Baord is seeking an energetic, forward-thinking person ready to roll up his or her sleeeves to help produce the annual Marion County Fair. One position is open on the seven-member Fair Board which oversees management of the fair. Read more....

Vertigo! At The Marion County Fair06/24/11 - This year, the Marion County Fair brings the newest and most exciting ride ever, VERTIGO. The ride rises to 80 feet, taking between two and three minutes from the base to the top, with the swings spinning at a moderate speed. At the top, riders will have panoramic views of both the Oregon State Fairgrounds and the city of Salem. It’s an experience that will be spectacular! Read more ....

Mark Your Calendars: Senior Day At The Marion County Fair06/24/11 - The Marion County Fair offers seniors $2.00 admission (age 62 and up) on Thursday, July 7, Senior Day. “The Marion County Fair has plenty to offer, and we really work hard to make seniors welcome,” says Senior Day Coordinator Phyllis Johnson, “each year we add new and more fun activities”.Read more….

Fair Major Entertainment Announced04/29/11 - “Thanks to the partnership with Oregon Exposition Center we were able to bring three nights of major entertainment for the first time in recent memory”, says Dean Sweeney, Marion County Fair Promoter. Read more .....

Fair Theme Announced04/28/11 -Marion County Fair keeps things local with the 2011 theme: Sew It. Grow It. Show It. The Marion County Fair 2011 is set for July 7-10th, 2011 at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem. Read more .....

Open Class Exhibits04/27/11 - Do you make the best tasting berry pie in Marion County? Are you known for taking fabulous photographs? Is setting a gorgeous table one of your passions? Read more .....

MC Fair Is Green04/22/11 - Marion County Fair, slated for July 7-10, 2011 is continuing its “green” focus this year. Commissioner Janet Carlson recognized the tremendous public interest last year in the Fair’s Living Green Expo and is instrumental in promoting the Living Green Expo. Read more .....

Entertainers Sought04/15/11 - The Marion County fair is looking for entertainers to fill the community stage. This year’s fair runs July 7-10. The fair seeks a variety of talent from singers, dancers, and instrumentalists to exhibitions and demonstrations such as karate or gymnastic groups. Read more .....

New Member Sought04/07/11 - The Marion County Fair Board is seeking an energetic, forward-thinking person ready to roll up his or her sleeves to help produce the annual Marion County Fair. Read more .....

Fair Seeks Volunteers04/07/11 - Volunteering means different things to different people. What does it mean to you? Are you interested in volunteering to give back to the community, make friends and provide a new social outlet? Read more .....